Looking for MB and processor advice

[QmunkE]

I'm looking to replace my main board (hardware failure) and maybe processor as well, and was wondering what's the best value at the moment. Currently I have a Q6600 on a 680i SLI board, with a BFG GeForce 8800GTX and 600W PSU.

First: if I was to replace just the board, what's the best option available to me? What's the difference between the 775 chipsets?

Secondly: if I replaced both board and processor, what's the best I could get for around £200-250?

Thanks in advance,

Chris

 

[Kennysevenfold]

Just the board

Board and CPU -

Product Name Qty Price Line Total

AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core 955 Black Edition 3.20GHz (Socket AM3) - Retail £128.72
(£109.55) £128.72
(£109.55)

Gigabyte GA-MA770-UD3 AMD 770 (Socket AM3/AM2+) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard £62.31
(£53.03) £62.31
(£53.03) Sub Total : £162.58 Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £9.50 VAT is being charged at 17.5% VAT : £30.11 Total : £202.19

 

[jms198]

I would think about just the board, The Q6600 is still ok imo and the gains going to a 955 would not be massive. Do you need SLI and are your OCing? If not have a look for a cheaper board to keep you going for a while until you need a full upgrade.

BTW I have no idea about 775 boards! They must be done and dusted though by now.